The Declaration of Independence(1776)- declare independence from British rule Continental Congress organized resistance against Britain
George Washington provided strong military leadership (1732-1799)
1783 Peace of Paris was concluded-British recognized American independence
Simon Bolivar-Led movement for South American independence-northern region of S. America, not Brazil.
Augustin de Iturbide named himself emperor of Mexico
Economic
Boston Tea Party (1773)-revolt against taxes
Under control of British imperial powers with taxes and trade.
Industrialization in N. America in 19th century, it began in 1820s
Religious
Freedom of religion gained after revolution
Miguel de Hidalgo-parish priest: led peasant rebellion
Social
Colonists rebelled against British-American Revolution
U.S. colonists adopted slogan "No taxation with out representation"
Enlightenment after 1787
Highest social class in Latin America were the Peninsulares-born on Iberian peninsula. The second highest class were the Creoles-Spanish born in latin America
Industrialization tore families apart
Child labor
Men at work and play- men had bulk of income, after work go to bars
Haiti revolution-Independence from French, end of slavery
Intellectual
mid 18th century adopted English law, books, trade taxes
Industrial jobs asked for more educated people
(Technology)
Iron and steel industries in pennsylvania and central Alabama
Built canals, and private investors established steamship lines and railroad networks for transportation
Eli Whitney-Cotton gin, and interchangeable parts in the making of firearms
(Americas), 1750-1914
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